BRUSSELS, September 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
Goodyear ultra-high performing tires are chosen for
Audi's first ever electric SUV
Audi revealed its e-tron today, which is the first fully
electric SUV to be commercialized by the German car manufacturer.
Goodyear has supplied this groundbreaking model with its Eagle F1
Asymmetric 3 SUV tires in 265/45R21 SUV size.
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The tires fitted to the Audi e-tron meet the German
manufacturer's demanding mileage requirements. As electric vehicles
operate with higher torque compared to cars with a combustion
engine, tire wear is up to 25% higher but thanks to technically
advanced construction, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV is
able to address these challenges.
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 SUV is known for its optimized braking
and handling performance in all conditions and its Active Braking
Technology shortens braking distance by 1.2 meters[1] on
both dry and wet roads. Its SUV-Optimized Construction Technology
improves handling at higher speeds, improves cornering stiffness
and decreases tread wear. These features are combined with a UHP
Cool Cushion Layer, a technology that improves handling while
reducing rolling resistance.
Last but not least, the tires fitted on the Audi e-tron use
Goodyear's SoundComfort Technology, which effectively reduces the
interior car noise by half (up to 4dB). A perfect fit for electric
vehicles as tire and road noises are the dominant interior sounds
in most EVs.
Audi e-tron
Audi is officially launching its Audi e-tron today in San Francisco. Manufactured in Brussels, this revolutionary Audi is the first
fully electric SUV from the traditional German car maker on the
market. Thanks to its three electric motors, the e-tron accelerates
from 0-62mph in 4.6 seconds. Depending on the driving style and
conditions, the e-tron offers a range of up to 310 miles.
1. Compared to the next best tested competitor. Tested by TÜV
SÜD Product Service GmbH in October
2017 by order of Goodyear Dunlop. Products tested: Eagle F1
Asymmetric 3 SUV, Bridgestone Dueler H/P Sport; Michelin Latitude
Sport 3, Pirelli P Zero Rosso. Tire size: 255/50 R19 107Y; Test
car: BMW X5; Test locations: Mireval (F), Papenburg (D), Garching
(D); Report No.713117618G accessible
under https://www.goodyear.eu/content/dam/gydu/page-assets/TUV-SUD-Tire-Test-2017-Report-No-713117618G-Goodyear-Eagle-F1-Asym-3-SUV.pdf
About Goodyear
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs
about 65,000 people and manufactures its products in 48 facilities
in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in
Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg,
Luxembourg strive to develop
state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and
performance standard for the industry.
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Contact:
Alexander Verstappen
PR Supervisor Consumer Goodyear Europe Belgium
alexander_verstappen@goodyear.com
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